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621 stories · Updated automatically as reporting is publishedLast month, California’s Air Resources Board voted to ban new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, prompting Oregon to consider similar rules. While aimed at reducing emissions and improving...
Salem Business JournalOregon's top newspapers are facing significant challenges, including layoffs and closures, exemplified by Guard's 400 job cuts and the impending shutdown of the Catholic Sentinel. Labor shor...
Salem Business JournalFarmland offers a finite and essential resource with consistent returns, often outperforming inflation and equities. Platforms like AcreTrader are democratizing farmland investments, previou...
Salem Business JournalThe Boys & Girls Club of Salem inaugurated its Epping Homestead Branch on September 28, targeting an underserved Northeast Salem area. This eighth branch will serve over 200 local child...
Salem Business JournalAs inflation rises and elections approach, Americans focus on money-saving strategies, including tax plans. In 2018, they paid $3.3 trillion in federal taxes and $950.5 billion in state taxe...
Salem Business JournalInflation has overtaken Covid as the primary concern for Americans, triggering panic due to rising prices and stagnant wages. Many, including 27% of Oregonians, are making unnecessary purcha...
Salem Business JournalA task force released a draft report proposing a comprehensive statewide health insurance plan for Oregon, eliminating various costs and funded by federal revenue and new taxes. If approved,...
Salem Business JournalStarting in 2023, Oregon will implement a Paid Family Medical Leave program, allowing workers to apply for paid leave starting September. This law, passed in 2019, enables up to 12 weeks of...
Salem Business JournalMarco Polo Global Restaurant in Salem is under new ownership after 21 years, with Patty Pakulak taking over from retiring owners Jackey and Cathay Cheung. Pakulak, a former employee for 12 y...
Salem Business JournalAs costs rise, checking with your insurance provider can uncover discounts and ensure adequate coverage. Evaluate available discounts, update your policy for life changes, confirm your home'...
Salem Business JournalThe Oregon State Capitol Foundation is initiating a search for missing portraits of former governors in Oregon to preserve state history. Many portraits were lost in a 1935 fire, while other...
Salem Business JournalJose Gonzalez's journey from a strawberry picker to the founding president of the Latino Business Alliance exemplifies resilience. He overcame personal and economic challenges, including the...
Salem Business Journal“The Rehearsal†on HBO features Nathan Fielder helping people prepare for significant life events through simulations. Other notable projects include Laika's “Wildwood,†Guillermo de...
Salem Business JournalThe September Economic and Revenue Forecast revealed an expected gross general fund revenue of $27.9 billion for the 2021-23 biennium, surpassing previous estimates. Despite continued revenu...
Salem Business JournalA new Oregon law, effective October 1, 2022, prohibits hiring bonuses to promote equality, impacting businesses like Tri-Met and McMennamins. As other states increase their bonuses, Oregon f...
Salem Business JournalIn November, Salem voters will decide on a $300 million community improvement bond, funding various projects including infrastructure, affordable housing, and public safety. The bond will no...
Salem Business JournalTravel Salem, SEDCOR, Fly Salem Committee, and the Salem Chamber of Commerce urged the City Council to prioritize efforts for restoring commercial air service at Salem Airport. They highligh...
Salem Business JournalThe upcoming election season will flood media with political ads, pushing controversial issues into daily conversations. Research by Silver & Shaw shows that neutrality in political dis...
Salem Business JournalIn early August, the average national mortgage interest rate for a 30-year loan fell to 5.05% from 5.90%. However, following a sell-off in mortgage bonds, rates have since risen to 5.95%. De...
Salem Business JournalKris and Angel Scott, disillusioned with traditional jobs, discovered Chronic Tacos while seeking franchise opportunities. They opened Oregon’s first location after overcoming challenges,...
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